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I have white color bumps on penis without itch or pain. Can this be due to STD?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At July 14, 2020
Reviewed AtJanuary 29, 2024

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am 30 years old. I have noticed a white color pimples/bumps on my penis shaft this morning. It is not itchy and no pain. I did masturbation yesterday morning. I googled after seeing this and it is mentioned it might be due to STD. I am too much worried and stressed now. I did not have any sexual activity for eight months. 10 days before I did complete blood test. I have attached my bump and test report for your reference. Can you please review and advise what to do further?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen the image and report (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

It appears to be molluscum contagiosum. It is a viral disease not serious and usually does not require treatment, it may be sexually transmitted but can occur without sex also if any infected object is touched. Your reports are negative. And you had no sex for the last eight months, so you have got it from some other source. If it troubles you and does not go away then you can go for cryo or laser surgery from a skin specialist.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

For how long I need to wait for this to go away? Will it spread to other areas? Is that something serious which I need to consult a doctor? Can I do a normal bath?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

It can persist for days to months. It appears to be a viral infection so can spread by touch to other parts and to other people too. As I said it is usually not serious but is infectious. You can take normal bath. I would suggest you see a skin specialist, who will examine it closely and if needed you can apply some medicine or laser or cryosurgery to remove it.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Purushottam Sah
Dr. Purushottam Sah

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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